Gharial

Gharial

Gharial is an endemic species to India and Nepal which gets its name from the bulbous growth on the tip of the male's snout which is called a GHARA, meaning 'pot' in Hindi.

Gharial is a crocodilian which eats mainly fishes and it is not dangerous to human being.

Patna Zoo is famous for Gharial breeding. Recently Patna Zoo has released some captive bred Gharial into River Gandak which is a successful example of linkage of ex-situ and in-situ conservation. The conservation breeding of Gharial in Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park is very much appreciable.

Food Habitat at Patna Zoo

About

The Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park, Patna was established as a Botanical Garden vide Government of Bihar, Forest Department's letter no. 1781V dated 13.4.1970 on a chunk of 34.00 acres land being part of the Governor’s campus.